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About a two years ago I got burned out working as a manager in a group home for the developmentally disabled and I went to work in a kitchen. I met a person there that became a good friend of min almost instantly. He gave a me a copy of The Art of Peace and his one and only dogi. Due to my current schedule at school I can't go to my dojo this semester, so I've taken up Iaido. Very soon I'll have another gi and a hakama too! How exciting.

Now I am checking on AOI Premium and the Aiki Japan Competition dogi for my 4th set . I think I will go with the Aiki Japan Competition set. May be placing an order tomorrow.

Cheers

How do you like the super soft one? I was thinking that may be my next one, but I may try another one from Tozando. Let me know about AOI too please if you end up getting one. I always browse their site, but have yet to buy anything.

~Look into the eyes of your opponent & steal his spirit.
~To be a good martial artist is to be good thief; if you want my knowledge, you must take it from me.

@ Scott, Yes, by far the supersoft is my favorite at this time next to the deluxe. I think the deluxe and the supersoft were made of the same fabric, but the softening process that they did on the supersoft it's what made it softer in comparison to the deluxe. The deluxe is softer enough to train with and I like it very much also.

@ Ashley, I decided to order the AikiJapan competition dogi. It's a lighweight doubleweaved jacket for $108 and if you want the pants/obi set for an extra $26 for the total of $134/dogi set. Price and quality very hard to beat.

"For The Secret That The Warrior Seeks: You Must Know That The Basic Principles Lie In The Study Of The Spirit." - Morihei Ueshiba